Earthquakes and Rumors of War - Today's Headlines

Let's see. North Korea threatens Japan and the US just about every day. Today President Trump responds by declaring America will wipe out North Korea. Today I know of at least 3 earthquakes in 3 different places. Sounds familiar.

Matthew 24:4-8
And Jesus answered and said to them, "See to it that no one misleads you. "For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will mislead many. "You will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end. "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and in various places there will be famines and earthquakes. "But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.

Fearful and uneasy times. Note a few things Jesus said.

1. Don't be mislead. He is the only Christ, which means He is the only way of salvation.

2. In spite of the rumors of war and the earthquakes, do not be frightened. These things MUST take place.

3. This is not the end. It is the beginning of the end.

Then read on.

Matthew 24:9-14
"Then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name. "At that time many will fall away and will betray one another and hate one another. "Many false prophets will arise and will mislead many. "Because lawlessness is increased, most people's love will grow cold. "But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved. "This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.

Sounds scary. Christians be brave and only fear God. This is how we endure to the end. The Gospel will not fail. It WILL be preached as a testimony to all the nations. Then the end will come.

Until then?

Matthew 24:42
Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming.

Be on the alert.